"I think its extremely important, and I think this kick off here is a great way to get the word out," Kuhn said.

Kuhn sat in a chair to have his beard shaved Tuesday morning. "Movember" is a campaign where men grow out their facial hair in November to raise awareness for prostate cancer research.

"The effort to grow our hair out, and to be consistent, and to continually suggest that other men around the state do the same, and the women with the fake mustaches, that's a great way to do it, as well," Kuhn said.

Some of the onlookers at Froedtert were prostate cancer survivors.

Dan Christiansen received treatment at Froedtert Hospital. He said he's proud of the effort to get the word out.

"They step forward and really promote the awareness for prostate cancer. I had my major surgery in 2007," Christiansen said.

Fans are encouraged to grow their facial hair, and post their photos to social media. Fans can also use a fake beard for pictures.

If you share a photo on Twitter, Kuhn and Froedtert Hospital asked you to use the hashtag #GGMovember.